Network Setup for Pixma MP970

I am able to get my printer to operate directly from the computer but trying to set it up on wired LAN is a different story. When I get to the section of Setting Printer IP it will not connect. I have tried every possible way. One suggestion is to try next address. What is the address as there is nothing in the manual as suggested- either printer or computer. Also at this point it starts asking if a LAN connection is connected. I can't work out why when the setup connection is to be done with USB.

Unfortunately I am one of those users who just wants to plug in the printer and go. The instructions are very unclear and difficult to follow. Can you help?

To my knowledge all firewalls and security were turned off as required by the manual. I have copies of the manual which is no help. Also to do an online fix puts my computer very much at risk.

Mike WilliamsonTo my knowledge all firewalls and security were turned off as required by the manual. I have copies of the manual which is no help. Also to do an online fix puts my computer very much at risk.

the easiest way to do it is to go to the computer with the printer
attached, go to control panel, and printers, right click the printer
you want to use and click sharing.
click the radial button "share this printer" and give it a meaningful name.
the go to your laptop, go to start, run and type the ipaddress of the computer connected to the printer in the form
\\nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn\ this will bring up all the shared folders and
printers available on the computer. right click the printer and choose
connect.
the rest of the process will be similar to installing a normal windows
printer. it will appear in the windows print menus like any other
printer.

of course you will need to leave the main computer powered on, not necessarily logged in, to be able to print from the laptop.

You will be given an option between Local Printer and Network Printer. Select Local Printer. Make sure the Automatically detect and install my plug and play printer is not selected (Windows XP), then click Next. Select Create a new port in the Type field, then select Standard TCP/IP Port. Click Next (twice in Windows XP).

In the Printer Name or IP Address field, enter the Domain (host) name of the printer (e.g., printToMe.dartmouth.edu) which you received from the Hostmaster in response to your request for a fixed IP address. Click Next, then Finish.

If you are placed back in the Select the Printer Port window, make sure that Use the following port is selected. From the list, select the Standard TCP/IP Port you just created. It should appear at the bottom of the list. Click Next.

Select the manufacturer and printer model, or select Have Disk if you are going to install the drivers from a CD or have installed them from the Web. Click Next.

In the Name field, enter the name that will identify your printer on your computer. Specify whether you want this printer to be the default printer. Click Next. Select Do not share printer, then click Next twice. Click Finish. The printer should now be accessible from your computer.

You should be able to print a test page on the printer.

Hope that helps....To set a Windows XP/Vista computer to print directly to a printer, follow the steps below:

You will be given an option between Local Printer and Network Printer. Select Local Printer. Make sure the Automatically detect and install my plug and play printer is not selected (Windows XP), then click Next. Select Create a new port in the Type field, then select Standard TCP/IP Port. Click Next (twice in Windows XP).

In the Printer Name or IP Address field, enter the Domain (host) name of the printer (e.g., printToMe.dartmouth.edu) which you received from the Hostmaster in response to your request for a fixed IP address. Click Next, then Finish.

If you are placed back in the Select the Printer Port window, make sure that Use the following port is selected. From the list, select the Standard TCP/IP Port you just created. It should appear at the bottom of the list. Click Next.

Select the manufacturer and printer model, or select Have Disk if you are going to install the drivers from a CD or have installed them from the Web. Click Next.

In the Name field, enter the name that will identify your printer on your computer. Specify whether you want this printer to be the default printer. Click Next. Select Do not share printer, then click Next twice. Click Finish. The printer should now be accessible from your computer.

can you follow those instructions? do you want me to set it up with you?

The program I use, is very simple, fast and secure. there is no risk to your computer, the risk to your computer is having your firewall off, you can turn your firewall On while I help you with remote support.Page 7 in the manual.

can you follow those instructions? do you want me to set it up with you?

The program I use, is very simple, fast and secure. there is no risk to your computer, the risk to your computer is having your firewall off, you can turn your firewall On while I help you with remote support.

I would suggest to try following the instructions on page 7, step by step, don't rush, take your time.I would suggest to try following the instructions on page 7, step by step, don't rush, take your time.

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Hi reetmalhotra,
Canon do supply a wireless setup program for your model which will guide you though the process:
Canon PIXMA Wireless SetupBy clicking the link above you will be taken to this page where you can download the software:Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant is a tool which enables you to confirm the access point name and network key required when setting up a wireless LAN connection.

Obtain the IP address of your printer.
Go to Setup > Network Settings > Confirm Settings
If it starts with 192, that's good. If it's 169 or 0, do the ff :
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1. Reset the Network settings.
Go to Setup > Restore Default Settings > Network Settings
2. Run the Wireless LAN Setup.
Go to Setup > Network Settings > Wireless LAN Setup
3. Make sure you can see your network name or SSID which is provided by the router manufacturer.
4. Enter your network key and enter it as it is (CaSe sensitive).
5. Obtain the IP address. Make sure it starts with 192.
6. Now run the software on your computer and add the printer.

For instructions on setting up a wireless printer, the Epson wireless settings need to be configured with the router's wireless settings. Go into your router's wireless and note the SSID, and encryption settings etc and configure the Epson's wireless settings with the router's wireless settings. This will allow the Epson to connect to the wireless router. Please click on this link for instructions to secure your wireless network, configure the wireless router (if you have not already do so) and configure the wireless card in the computers and wireless printer (the instructions for configuring the wireless card in the printer is the same as for the wireless card in the computers via the printer's menu screen). http://www.fixya.com/support/r3559128-wireless_router_security

There are Vista 64 drivers on the CD that came with the printer, but if you want to download, you should download the network drivers if you are installing the printer to work on a wireless local area network (LAN).